Plaintiffs, mostly British subjects and their heirs, claimed title to property in Illinois that was conveyed to them by the Piankeshaw Indians prior to the American Revolution. They contended that their title ran directly from the Native Americans who...

The settlor created a trust to support 15 beneficiaries, mostly over 60, with the trustee transferring the remaining funds to a charity. The trustee made payments, and the principal doubled. The beneficiary requested an increase, but the probate judge...

The Gen-Z population—those born between 1995 and 2010—is often considered the most diverse and connected generation yet. As such, this generation is becoming increasingly engaged in social justice causes—and they are making a large impact...

Appellees did not prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prior to their decision to issue oil and gas leases on national forest land because they determined that the issuance of the leases would not result in significant environmental impacts...

Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski Supreme Court of the United States January 12, 2021, Argued; March 8, 2021, Decided No. 19-968. Opinion Justice Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court. At all stages of litigation, a plaintiff must maintain a personal interest...

In 2016, in response to a fiscal crisis in Puerto Rico, Congress invoked its Article IV power to “make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory belonging to the United States,” §3, cl. 2, to enact the Puerto Rico Oversight...

In re Garlock Sealing Techs., LLC United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina January 10, 2014, Filed & Judgment Entered Case No. 10-31607, Chapter 11, Jointly Administered Opinion  [*72]  ORDER ESTIMATING AGGREGATE LIABILITY...

Kellogg v. Wyeth United States District Court for the District of Vermont October 20, 2010, Decided; October 20, 2010, Filed Case No. 2:07-cv-82 Opinion  [*696]  OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff Ethel Kellogg brings suit against the brand name and generic...

After defendant Foster was arrested for armed robbery of a Western Union office, two lineups were held. In the first lineup, defendant, who was close to 6 feet tall, stood out from the other two men who were relatively shorter, and by the fact that he...

In a breach-of-contract action, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, LLC (Hemlock) obtained a district court judgment of nearly $800 million against SolarWorld Industries Sachsen GmbH (Sachsen). Pursuant to a provision in the parties' four long-term...